Canon Pixma Ip1900 User Guide

							Advanced Guide  Troubleshooting
Contents > Appendix > Tips on How to Use Your Printer
Tips on How to Use Your Printer
This section introduces the tips on how to use your printer and for printing with optimal quality.
 Ink is used for various purposes.
 How is ink used for various purposes other than printing?
Ink may be used for purposes other than printing. Ink is not only used for printing, but also for cleaning
the Print Head to maintain the optimal printing quality.
The printer has the function to automatically clean the ink jet nozzles to prevent clogging. In the cleaning
procedure, ink is pumped out from the nozzles. Used ink for nozzle cleaning is limited to a small amount.
  Important
 The ink pumped out from the nozzles, such as when cleaning the Print Head, is absorbed by ink
absorber in the printer. The ink absorber needs to be replaced when it is full. You cannot replace it
by yourself. When the error message appears, contact your Canon service representative as soon
as possible.
Refer to the 
Troubleshooting in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 Does black-and-white printing use color ink?
The use of color or black ink varies depending on the color of image to be printed or the contents of
document. Black-and-white printing may also use color ink. So, color ink is consumed even when
printing in black-and-white.
 Printing on special paper: How to print with optimal quality!?
 Tip!: Check the printer status before printing!
 Is the Print Head ok?
If print head nozzles are clogged, print will be faint and papers will be wasted. Print the nozzle
check pattern to check the Print Head.
See When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect.
 Is the inside of the printer smeared with ink?
After printing large quantities of paper or performing borderless printing, the area where papers
go through may get smeared with ink. Clean the inside of your printer with Bottom Plate
Cleaning.
Refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 Tip!: Check how to load the paper correctly!
 Is the paper loaded in the correct orientation?
To load paper in the Rear Tray, load paper with the printing side facing you.
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							 Is the paper curled?
The curled paper causes paper jam. Flatten the curled paper, then reload it.
Refer to the Troubleshooting in the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.
 Tip!: After loading paper, be sure to specify the paper settings!
After loading paper, be sure to select the loaded paper in Media Type of the printer driver. If the type of
paper is not selected, you may not be able to get the satisfactory print result.
See Printing.
There are various types of paper: paper with special coating on the surface for printing photos with
optimal quality and paper suitable for documents. Media Type of the printer driver has different settings
for each type of paper in advance (such as using ink, ejecting ink, or distance from nozzles) so that you
can print on each paper with the optimal image quality. You can print with different settings in Media Type
suitable for each type of loaded paper.
 Use the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel printing!
 Tip!: Never press the Power button!
If you press the Power button while printing is in progress, the print data sent from the computer queues
in the printer and you may not be able to continue to print.
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel printing.
  Note 
 If you cannot cancel printing by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing from a
computer, open the printer properties dialog box to delete the unnecessary print jobs from the
printer status monitor (Windows).
 How to maintain the optimal printing quality? 
The key to printing with the optimal printing quality is to prevent the Print Head from drying or clogging.
Always follow the following steps for optimal printing quality.
 Follow the procedure below to turn the power off.
1 Press the Power button on the printer to turn it off.
2 Be sure that the Power lamp is not lit.
3 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, or turn off the extender cable connector.
If you press the Power button to turn off the power, the printer caps the Print Head (nozzles)
automatically to prevent from drying. If you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off
the extender cable connector before the 
Power lamp is turned off, the Print Head will not be
capped properly and this will cause drying or clogging.
To turn off the power, be sure to follow this procedure.
 Print periodically!
Just as the tip of a felt pen becomes dry and unusable if it has not been used for a long time,
even if it is capped, the Print Head too, may become dried or clogged if the printer has not been
used for a long time.
We recommend the printer to be used at least once a month.
  Note 
 Depending on the type of paper, ink may blur if you trace the printed area with a highlight
pen or paint-stick, or bleed if water or sweat comes in contact with the printed area.
 Dose the printer need to be handled with care when storing or
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							transporting?
 Tip!: Do not store or transport the printer vertically or slanted!
If the printer is stored or transported vertically or slanted, the printer may become damaged or ink may
leak from the printer.
Be sure not to store or transport the printer vertically or slanted.
 Lamp on the printer is flashing: What can I do?
 Alarm lamp is flashing orange.
(A) Alarm lamp flashes
(B) Alarm lamp is off
(C) Alarm lamp flashes repeatedly
→Your printer has an error. Refer to the Troubleshooting in the on-screen manual: Advanced
Guide
, then resolve the error.
 Power lamp flashes green once and Alarm lamp flashes orange once
alternately.
→An error that requires repair has occurred. Contact your Canon service representative.
 Colors are uneven, and print results are blurred.
 Tip!: Print the nozzle check pattern to check if the nozzles
are clogged.
If the print head nozzles are clogged, colors may become uneven or the print results may be blurred.
In this case
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							Print the nozzle check pattern
Check the printed check pattern to see if the nozzles are clogged.
See 
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect.
 
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							MC-2578-V1.00
Basic Guide
Printing
Troubleshooting
How to Use This Manual
Printing This Manual
Maintenance
Changing the Printer Settings
Appendix
When you display this On-screen
Manual in a language environment
other than English, some English
descriptions may be displayed.
Printing
Printing from a Computer
Printing with the Bundled Application Software
What Is Easy-PhotoPrint EX?
Printing Photos
Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Selecting a Photo
Selecting the Paper
Printing
Creating an Album
Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Selecting the Paper and Layout
Selecting a Photo
Editing
Printing
Printing Calendars
Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Selecting the Paper and Layout
Selecting a Photo
Editing
Printing
Printing Stickers
Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Selecting the Paper and Layout
Selecting a Photo
Editing
Printing
Printing Layout
Starting Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Selecting the Paper and Layout
Selecting a Photo
Editing
Printing
Correcting and Enhancing Photos
Using the Auto Photo Fix Function
Using the Red-Eye Correction Function
Using the Face Brightener Function
Using the Face Sharpener Function
Using the Digital Face Smoothing Function
Using the Blemish Remover Function
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							Adjusting Images
Correct/Enhance Images Window
Questions and Answers
How Can I Move (or Copy) the Saved File?
Which Side of the Displayed Image Does the Printing
Start from?
How Do I Print with Even Margins?
What Is C1 or C4?
Appendix 1: Easy-PhotoPrint EX Settings
Printing Vivid Photos
Reducing Photo Noise
Cropping Photos (Photo Print)
Printing Dates on Photos (Photo Print)
Printing Multiple Photos on One Page
Printing an Index
Printing ID Photos (ID Photo Print)
Printing Photo Information
Saving Photos
Opening Saved Files
Changing Layout
Changing Background
Adding Photos
Swapping Positions of Photos
Replacing Photos
Changing Position, Angle and Size of Photos
Cropping Photos
Framing Photos
Printing Dates on Photos
Attaching Comments to Photos
Adding Text to Photos
Saving
Setting Holidays
Setting Calendar Display
Printing with Other Application Software
Various Printing Methods
Printing with Easy Setup
Setting a Page Size and Orientation
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order
Setting the Stapling Margin
Borderless Printing
Fit-to-Page Printing
Scaled Printing
Page Layout Printing
Poster Printing
Booklet Printing
Duplex Printing
Stamp/Background Printing
Saving a Stamp Setting
Saving Image Data to be Used as a Background
Printing an Envelope
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							Displaying the Print Results before Printing
Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data
Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality Level
and a Halftoning Method
Printing a Color Document in Monochrome
Specifying Color Correction
Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver
Printing with ICC Profiles
Adjusting Color Balance
Adjusting Brightness
Adjusting Intensity
Adjusting Contrast
Simulating an Illustration
Representing Image Data with a Single Color
Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors
Smoothing Jagged Outlines
Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration
Reducing Photo Noise
Overview of the Printer Driver
Canon IJ Printer Driver
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window
Maintenance Tab
Canon IJ Status Monitor
The Canon IJ Preview
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If an Error Occurs
The Printer Can Not Be Powered On
Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange
Power Lamp Flashes Green and Alarm Lamp Flashes
Orange Alternately
Cannot Install the Printer Driver
Cannot Connect to Computer Properly
The Printer Is Not Recognized Properly
Print Results Not Satisfactory
Cannot Print to End of Job
No Printing Results/Printing Is Blurred/Colors Are Wrong/
White Streaks
Colors Are Unclear
Lines Are Misaligned
Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots
Paper Is Smudged/Printed Surface Is Scratched
Back of the Paper Is Smudged
Colors Are Uneven or Streaked
Printing Does Not Start
Printing Stops Before It Is Completed
Printer Moves But Ink Is Not Ejected
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							Printing Speed Not as Fast as Expected
FINE Cartridge Holder Does Not Move to the Position for
Replacing
Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Paper Jams
Message Appears on the Computer Screen
Service Error 5100 Is Displayed
Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error
Error Number: 300 Is Displayed
Error Number: 1700 Is Displayed
Ink Info Number: 1688 Is Displayed
Ink Info Number: 1686 Is Displayed
Other Error Messages
For Windows Users
Printer Status Monitor Is Not Displayed
The Inkjet Printer/Scanner Extended Survey Program
screen is displayed
FAQs
If You Cannot Resolve the Problem
Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)
Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX
About Solution Menu
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							Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual
Operating the Contents Screen
Operating the Explanation Screen
Printing This Manual
Using Keywords to Find a Topic
Registering Topics to My Manual
Symbols Used in this Document
Trademarks
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							Advanced Guide > How to Use This Manual > Operating the Contents Screen
Operating the Contents Screen
When you click a title displayed in the Contents screen found to the left of the On-screen Manual, the
pages of that title are displayed in the Description window.
When you click  found to the left of , the titles found in the lower hierarchies are displayed.
Note 
Click  to close or display the Contents screen.
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